As if Holland wasn’t small enough to travel around, if you are really pressed for time, you can visit the whole country all in one day by visiting Madurodam. Madurodam is a miniature “city” located just outside The Hague, Netherlands. Madurodam is a scale model of the country and all the attractions and geographical features [...]
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Three Days in Amsterdam
September 29, 2010 – 2:03 pm
One of my favorite cities in the world is Amsterdam, and it has nothing to do with the colorful red lights that are so characteristic of the city. What I love about Amsterdam is that it reminds me of home with its brick buildings, open skyline, history (the Pilgrims came from Leiden before they landed [...]
Off the Beaten Track in Amsterdam
October 22, 2009 – 5:05 pm
When people think of Amsterdam, they usually think of three things: coffeeshops, red lights, and canals. And, for most travelers, that is all they will ever see. Young travelers tend to frequent the coffeeshops or wander the red light district while older travelers take bike tours, canal trips, and frequent the museums. Then, after three [...]
The Saturday City: Amsterdam
May 10, 2008 – 8:13 pm
The capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam, is famous for its coffee shops, red lights, and canals. But it offers a lot more than that. FFounded in 1275 supposedly by two fishermen and their dog, Amsterdam became the seat of the House of Orange, the royal family that still rules the country today. Over the centuries, [...]